Productivity / Performance

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Outrage about news could be hurting the bottom line

07/10/2018

Controversial news, such as the recent uproar over immigration policy, could cost employers $832.5 million for every 19.2 minutes workers spend discussing and reading about it at work, according to calculations by Challenger, Gray & Christmas.

How to shift from managing performance to developing it

05/25/2018

In the current workforce—where talent is in shorter supply, and the nature of work has undergone significant changes—organizations must focus on developing people, rather than rating them. This requires a shift to performance development.

Patience and good records beat frivolous lawsuits

05/22/2018

Some poor performers don’t view their problems the same way supervisors do. They often fight back with frivolous lawsuits. Be prepared for those legal salvos by constantly maintaining documentation of employee performance.

Past good reviews may sink ADA/FMLA defense

05/22/2018

When an employee who has received excellent reviews asks for a disability accommodation, firing her for poor performance is bound to backfire.

5 signs employees are ready to bolt

05/17/2018

People rarely leave their jobs unannounced. They may not use words, but in one way or another, they typically signal their intention to leave. Watch for these key indicators—and then be ready to sit down with the employee to discuss future work plans.

Willingness to go above & beyond hits all-time low

05/01/2018

Employee performance and effort are now at the lowest levels seen since 2010, according to surveys conducted by the Gartner business research firm.

Snapshot: Give yourself a break!

04/24/2018

Taking a break from work every 90 minutes produces measurable gains.

Documented facts, not mere allegations, are what it takes to win cases

04/03/2018

Employers that take the time to document poor performance with solid, objective facts rarely lose discrimination cases. That’s because being able to explain exactly why you had to terminate a worker for poor performance tends to show that discrimination probably wasn’t a factor.

Employers explore new performance assessments

03/20/2018

Pay for performance is as popular as ever, according to new research by the WorldatWork association and Korn Ferry, but how employers measure performance is changing.

Uncover the real reason for poor performance

03/08/2018

Whether you’re giving an oral warning to a new hire or issuing a last chance to a veteran employee who is on thin ice, there’s one step you must take before you discipline: Pinpoint exactly why the employee isn’t performing appropriately.